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Actions and Triggers

When this happensTriggers

A trigger is an event that starts a workflow.

New Email

New Email

Trigger when a new email arrives in specific mailbox.

New Attachment

New Attachment

Retrieve recent Gmail messages (optionally filtered by label) that contain attachments, upload those attachments to Viasocket, and return message and attachment details.

New Email Matching Search

New Email Matching Search

Triggers when a new email matches your specific filters (Subject, Sender, or Label). You can customize whether to include thread replies or just the first email.

Conversation Assigned

Conversation Assigned

Triggers when a conversation is assigned to agent.

Tags Updated

Tags Updated

Triggers when conversation tags are updated.

Update Customer

Update Customer

triggers when a customer is updated

Do thisActions

Action is the task that follows automatically within your Gmail integrations.

Send Email

Send Email

Send an email and attach one or more files or Drive links.

Remove Label From Email

Remove Label From Email

Remove a specified label from the first Gmail message matching the provided subject and/or sender criteria.

Add Label to Email

Add Label to Email

Search Gmail by subject and/or sender, find the first matching message, and add the selected label to it.

Reply to Email

Reply to Email

Send a reply to an existing Gmail thread (plain text or HTML). Supports To/CC/BCC, attachments, custom sender name, and optional labels.

Get Thread Replies

Get Thread Replies

Retrieve all messages in a thread excluding those sent from the specified email address.

Search Mails

Search Mails

Search Gmail messages by sender, subject, or label and return message details, attachments, and a next-page token for pagination.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I start an integration between Gmail and Help Scout?

To start, connect both your Gmail and Help Scout accounts to viaSocket. Once connected, you can set up a workflow where an event in Gmail triggers actions in Help Scout (or vice versa).

Can we customize how data from Gmail is recorded in Help Scout?

Absolutely. You can customize how Gmail data is recorded in Help Scout. This includes choosing which data fields go into which fields of Help Scout, setting up custom formats, and filtering out unwanted information.

How often does the data sync between Gmail and Help Scout?

The data sync between Gmail and Help Scout typically happens in real-time through instant triggers. And a maximum of 15 minutes in case of a scheduled trigger.

Can I filter or transform data before sending it from Gmail to Help Scout?

Yes, viaSocket allows you to add custom logic or use built-in filters to modify data according to your needs.

Is it possible to add conditions to the integration between Gmail and Help Scout?

Yes, you can set conditional logic to control the flow of data between Gmail and Help Scout. For instance, you can specify that data should only be sent if certain conditions are met, or you can create if/else statements to manage different outcomes.

Gmail

About Gmail

Gmail is a free email service developed by Google. It allows users to send and receive emails, manage their inbox, and organize their communications efficiently. With features like spam filtering, search capabilities, and integration with other Google services, Gmail is a powerful tool for personal and professional communication.

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Help Scout

About Help Scout

Help Scout is the ideal small business help desk. You can deliver great email support and get setup in minutes, without any of the typical help desk complexities.

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